Nurse Deputy Manager - Nursing Home

Nurse Deputy Manager Nursing Home (RGN) Location: near Reigate, RH2, Surrey set in beautiful countryside Salary: £55,000 £60,000 (DOE) Type: Full-time, permanent (40 hours; mainly Mon Fri with occasional clinical cover/on-call) Recruiter: Pivotal People, on behalf of our client About the role We re hiring a clinically strong Nurse Deputy Manager for a well-regarded 36-bed nursing home in a peaceful Surrey setting. You ll be visible on the floor, calm under pressure, and focused on safe, person-centred care and continuous improvement. Responsibilities of the Deputy Manager role Lead day-to-day operations: handovers, reviews, rota oversight and timely clinical decisions. Own clinical governance: medication safety, audits, incident management, IPC and clear action plans. Maintain CQC compliance: robust documentation, evidencing outcomes and inspection readiness. Coach and supervise nurses and carers; drive performance and professional development. Ensure personalised, up-to-date care plans; liaise effectively with families and professionals. Work regular clinical shifts to model best practice and maintain credibility. Essential skills and experience required Registered Nurse (Adult) with an active NMC pin. Leadership experience in a nursing home or comparable clinical environment. Strong grasp of safeguarding, risk management, audits and clinical documentation. Clear, compassionate communicator; organised, fair and steady, with a track record of turning audit findings into ..... full job details .....